| Q: Can auto insurance brokers really save me any | | | | We always recommend that you get online to |
| money, or are they just a scam in the auto | | | | compare car insurance quotes and buy coverage. |
| insurance industry? | | | | Using the Internet to shop for auto insurance is |
| A: Auto insurance brokers can definitely save | | | | easy, fast, and very convenient -- allowing you to |
| people money when shopping for car insurance. | | | | find the best coverage at the cheapest price. In |
| There are many hard working and reliable | | | | fact, we've seen drivers who have saved |
| automobile insurance brokers out there. The trick | | | | hundreds and hundreds of dollars a year on their |
| is in finding one. | | | | vehicle insurance policies by simply doing some |
| The problem is that, like in any industry, there are | | | | quick online comparisons before making their |
| some unscrupulous brokers that do not have | | | | decision. |
| your best interest at heart. | | | | Obviously, the easiest thing to do is to jump on |
| Brokers will typically collect your information and | | | | the first insurance quote you're given -- but we |
| go about finding you the least expensive insurance | | | | encourage you to do your research before |
| they can. Many have negotiated special rates with | | | | making a commitment. We're certain your wallet |
| some companies. | | | | will thank you for it. Many drivers make the |
| The problem lies when a broker gets paid a steep | | | | mistake of skipping this all-important step when it |
| referral commission by certain companies. When | | | | comes to shopping for auto insurance, and they |
| this occurs the their best interests and your own | | | | end up paying too much for their coverage as a |
| will not coincide. | | | | result. |